Trinculo's Cafe: Exploring the Epicurean with The Stray Gourmet

It's always handy to have an enticing yet quick-to-prepare recipe for those times when it's just the two of you. Like chicken? Like mushrooms? Then this one's for you. Accompanied with a simple green salad and some herbed or saffron rice, this is a feast for you and that someone special.

Chicken Mushroom Sauté 1 tsp. olive oil, divided 2 TBSP butter, divided 2 skinned and boned chicken breast halves Salt and pepper to taste 1 tsp. freshly-chopped dill 3 cups mushroom pieces (Choose your favorite or a combination – suggestion: button, crimini, oyster, shiitake) 2 thinly sliced scallions ¼ cup dry white wine Heat half the olive oil and half the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken with salt, pepper and dill; add to skillet. Cover and sauté, turning once, until juices run clear (10 to 15 minutes). Remove the chicken and cover to keep hot. Add the remaining ½ tsp. olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter to skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushroom pieces. Cook and toss gently 5 to 7 minutes until golden. Add sliced scallions and wine and cook for 3-4 more minutes. Spoon mixture over chicken and serve immediately.